Santa Maria di Idris, Matera

Name: Santa Maria di Idris
Address: Via Madonna dell'Idris, Matera, 75100, Italy
Telephone: +39 351 058 5564

#14 among attractions in Matera

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The church of Santa Maria di Idris, also called "Santa Maria de Idris" or "Madonna de Idris," is located in Matera, within the Sassi. It is a rupestrian church, that is, dug into the rock.

Coordinates: 40°39'51"N, 16°36'44"E

Address

Via Madonna dell'IdrisMatera 75100 Italy

Contact

+39 351 058 5564

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Day trips

Santa Maria di Idris – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Lanfranchi, Sassi di Matera, Castello Tramontano, Matera Cathedral.

~660 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera
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~740 ftN
Famous preserved cave dwellings
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~1720 ftW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Castello Tramontano, Matera
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~880 ftN
Landmark 13th-century cathedral
Matera Cathedral, Matera
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~1410 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina, Matera
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~650 ftSW
Museum
Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera
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~880 ftN
40°39'59"N • 16°36'44"E
Casa Noha, Matera
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~730 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Musma, Matera
4 min walk • MUSMA is an Italian museum located in Matera and dedicated to sculpture. It was opened in 2006 and is housed in the Pomarici Palace, on the highest part of the Sassi district.
~1780 ftNW
40°40'4"N • 16°36'28"E
St. John the Baptist Church, Matera
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~170 ftNE
Church
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Matera
1 min walk • San Pietro Caveoso, also known as "Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church" is a Catholic worship place situated in the Sassi of Matera. The front is in baroque style and presents three portals. Over each portal there is a niche with statues. They show the "Madonna of the mercy", "Saint Peter" and "Saint Paul".
0.4 miN
Church
Convento di Sant'Agostino, Matera
12 min walk • The St. Augustine complex, formed by the church and convent, is a house of worship dating back to the late 16th century located in the city of Matera, specifically in the Sassi district.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Maria di Idris?

Nearby attractions include Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Matera (1 min walk), Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera (4 min walk), Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera (4 min walk), Musma, Matera (4 min walk).

How to get to Santa Maria di Idris by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Maria di Idris:

Bus

Via Lucana • Lines: 1, 11, 13, 2, 6/A, 6/B, 8 (6 min walk)

Train

Matera Sud (13 min walk)
Matera Centrale (15 min walk)